Chelsey Coolidge
Yukon,OK
Summary
I am a dedicated and results-driven supervisor with 20+ years of experience managing teams in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record of increasing productivity, improving efficiency, and maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction. I am skilled in staff development, performance management, and conflict resolution. I am a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, adept at driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business goals. I am looking to leverage my leadership skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
USAF
10.2021 - 02.2025
- Lead, managed, supervised, and performed force protection duties, employing up to the use of deadly force, to protect personnel and resources
- Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other critical resources. Performed air base defense functions, contributing to the force protection mission
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills, to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
Supervisor
USAF
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Developed plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions, to implement SF programs
- Planned, organized, and scheduled SF activities while providing oversight, guidance, and assistance to leadership
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Instructor
USAF
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Supervised and trained security forces' augmentees. Provided on-scene supervision for security forces. Inspected and evaluated effectiveness of security forces' personnel and activities. Analyzed reports and statistics
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Supervisor
USAF
01.2007 - 09.2013
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members, to support their professional growth and development
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve coordination between departments, resulting in a more cohesive workflow and improved overall performance within the organization
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Maintained documentation and records accuracy and up-to-date with the latest data, to prevent errors in processing or delivery
Security Forces Member
USAF
02.2005 - 09.2007
- Actively participated in team meetings and contributed ideas for project improvement
- Showed dedication to the organization by attending regular events and volunteering for additional responsibilities
- Exhibited a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving team goals through effective communication and follow-through
Education
MS - Human Resources
Purdue Global University
Indiana 05-2021
BS - Sociology
American Military University
West Virgina 12-2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Project Planning
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Cross-functional coordination
- Resource allocation
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award
- Lance P. Sajin Award
- Volunteer of the Quarter and Year Award
- Non-Commissioned Officer of Quarter and Year Award
- Airman of the Quarter and Year Award
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Summa Cum Laude Purdue University
Certification
- Air Force Training Course, USAF
- Managerial Communications II, USAF
- Total Quality Management II, USAF
- Leadership and Management II, USAF
- Electronic Security Systems Course
- Basic Life Support(BLS)-American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Certification- Defense Acquisition University or branch-specific qualification programs
- Security Clearance, Secret
- Information Protection
- Cyber Awareness
- Air Force Resiliency, Instructor
- Jungle Warfare Training
- Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator Instructor
- Asia Pacific CIED Fusions Center CIED Course
- Controlled Unclassified Information Training
- Explosive Ordnance Hazards
- Cross-Culture Communication
- Basic Communication
- Integrated Defense Risk Management Process
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
Timeline
Manager of Operations
USAF
10.2021 - 02.2025
Supervisor
USAF
02.2017 - 10.2021
Instructor
USAF
10.2013 - 02.2017
Supervisor
USAF
01.2007 - 09.2013
Security Forces Member
USAF
02.2005 - 09.2007
- Air Force Training Course, USAF
- Managerial Communications II, USAF
- Total Quality Management II, USAF
- Leadership and Management II, USAF
- Electronic Security Systems Course
- Basic Life Support(BLS)-American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Certification- Defense Acquisition University or branch-specific qualification programs
- Security Clearance, Secret
- Information Protection
- Cyber Awareness
- Air Force Resiliency, Instructor
- Jungle Warfare Training
- Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator Instructor
- Asia Pacific CIED Fusions Center CIED Course
- Controlled Unclassified Information Training
- Explosive Ordnance Hazards
- Cross-Culture Communication
- Basic Communication
- Integrated Defense Risk Management Process
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
MS - Human Resources
Purdue Global University
BS - Sociology
American Military University
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